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Job Posting: Chief Executive Officer, Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada
Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC®) is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead our national, registered charity headquartered in Ottawa.

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10 hours ago3 min read
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Register now or submit an abstract for the Canadian Pressure Injury Summit – Friday, November 21, 2025
Register for the Canadian Pressure Injury Summit on November 21, 2025, to join healthcare leaders, clinicians, and patients in advancing pressure injury prevention and management across Canada. Participate in presentations, interactive sessions, and submit abstracts to showcase your initiatives. Available in-person at Carleton University or online via Zoom.

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5 days ago2 min read
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Honouring September 30th as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
We honour the children who never came home, the Survivors of residential schools, their families, & their communities. It's also marked by Orange Shirt Day, a powerful reminder that Every Child Matters.
As healthcare professionals, we have a responsibility not only to remember but to act — by listening, learning, & supporting reconciliation. We encourage you to explore the free Indigenous Canada Course from the University of Alberta & to visit our Sharing Circle to support cu

NSWOCC
6 days ago2 min read
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Recap: Ontario Regional Meeting & Education Event – September 9, 2025
Last week, NSWOCC members gathered at Bayview Golf & Country Club for our Ontario Regional Meeting & Education Event.
An evening of networking, team building & learning across Wound, Ostomy & Continence

NSWOCC
Sep 191 min read
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Call for Nominations: Join the NSWOCC Board of Directors!
Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC®) is seeking passionate leaders to join our Board of Directors. This is your opportunity to help shape the future of wound, ostomy, and continence care in Canada while representing the voice of our members.

NSWOCC
Sep 182 min read
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Early Bird Registration is NOW OPEN! WCET®-NSWOCC® Joint Congress
Join the WCET®-NSWOCC® 2026 Joint Congress in Vancouver, April 24–28, for five days of education, networking, and hands-on learning in wound, ostomy, and continence care. Early bird registration is now open, and abstract submissions are welcome until October 6. Explore the preliminary program, scholarship opportunities, and official hotel options today.

NSWOCC
Sep 152 min read
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Are you due for CNA Renewal? Here's everything you need to know to renew your WOCC(C) CNA Certification this Fall
The application window for the CNA certification renewal by continuous learning is now open! Apply today

NSWOCC
Sep 123 min read
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Celebrating a SWAN Success Story
As part of SWAN Week, we’re proud to share real stories that highlight how SWANs embody the role of Champions for Skin Wellness. Recently, one SWAN’s quick thinking and clinical leadership made a life-changing difference for a resident struggling with chronic wounds:
This case underscores how SWANs go beyond wound care to champion holistic, patient-centred practice.

NSWOCC
Sep 102 min read
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Step up for Ostomy: Join the NSWOCC Team!
Join us in raising awareness, eliminating stigma, and supporting programs that make a difference

NSWOCC
Sep 101 min read
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Apply Now! IIWCC-CAN Scholarships Applications Open to all Canadian Healthcare Professionals
The WoundPedia Education Foundation is offering applications for IIWCC-CAN scholarships for this year's 2025-2026 course (Starting Sept 18-20 2025). Eligible applicants include Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses (all levels), Registered Dieticians, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Educators and Management.Â

NSWOCC
Aug 221 min read
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Save the Date: SWAN Week 2025 is September 15–19, 2025
The NSWOCC Board of Directors and the Skin Wellness Associate Nurse (SWAN) Community of Practice are proud to announce the theme for SWAN Week 2025: "We are the Champions for Skin Wellness!"

NSWOCC
Aug 122 min read
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Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC®) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Cathy Harley announces plan to retire by April 30, 2026.
After 21 years leading Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC), Cathy Harley has announced she will be stepping down as CEO on April 30, 2026.

NSWOCC
Jul 82 min read
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Your Guide to Living with an Ostomy: Travel
In our new series, we will be exploring how you can adapt your life to embrace your "new normal". This week we will be discussing travel!

NSWOCC
Jul 82 min read
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Introducing three new Guides to Living with an Ostomy
NSWOCC is pleased to announce the launch of three new Guides to living with an Ostomy. These are available in both English and French on...

NSWOCC
Jun 201 min read
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NSWOCC Celebrates Kimberly LeBlanc’s Induction into the 2025 Class of Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing
Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC) is proud to announce that Kimberly LeBlanc RN, BScN, MN, PhD, NSWOC, WOCC(C), FCAN, and Academic Chair of the Wound, Ostomy and Continence (WOC) Institute, has been selected for induction into the 2025 Class of Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN).

NSWOCC
Jun 191 min read
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Supporting Continence Care – World Continence Week 2025
This week, NSWOCC proudly joins the global community in recognizing World Continence Week, taking place from June 16–22, 2025. This international initiative shines a spotlight on the importance of bladder and bowel health, raises awareness of incontinence-related issues, and encourages open conversations to reduce stigma and improve access to care.

NSWOCC
Jun 161 min read
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Webinar Recap: "Etiology of Pain and Strategies for Management"
On June 4th, 2025, we hosted the fifth session of our six-part webinar series, Wound Care Strategies for Keeping the Patient at Home and in the Community. Check it out now!

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Jun 151 min read
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Coming to Kitchener, Ontario! Hands-on wound care skills training for clinicians — July 15
WoundWISE combines hands-on product training with best practice education to help healthcare professionals across Canada improve clinical outcomes for people with wounds. Taking place July 15, 2025 at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Kitchener Conference Centre

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Jun 111 min read
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In Memoriam: SHIRLEY SULLIVAN, ET Nurse
Submitted by Anne Durkee-MacIsaac, on behalf of the Southwest Nova Scotia Ostomy Peer Support Group SHIRLEY SULLIVAN, September 27, 1928...

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Jun 103 min read
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Honouring Excellence in Research: 2024–2025 NSWOCC Manuscript Award
The winning manuscript is "Exploring Estimation of Hospital Costs and Associated Factors Among Persons with Cord Injury Undergoing Surgical Closure of Stage 4 Pelvic Pressure Injuries"

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Jun 61 min read
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